12-Bit High Speed Multiplying a D/A Converter DAC312 FEATURES PIN CONNECTIONS Differential Nonlinearity: 61/2 LSB 20-Pin Hermetic DIP (R-Suffix), Nonlinearity: 0.05% 20-Pin Plastic DIP (P-Suffix), Fast Settling Time: 250 ns 20-Pin SOL (S-Suffix) High Compliance: 5 V to +10 V Differential Outputs: 0 to 4 mA Guaranteed Monotonicity: 12 Bits Low Full-Scale Tempco: 10 ppm/8C Circuit Interface to TTL, CMOS, ECL, PMOS/NMOS Low Power Consumption: 225 mW Industry Standard AM6012 Pinout Available In Die Form GENERAL DESCRIPTION The DAC312 series of 12-bit multiplying digital-to-analog con- verters provide high speed with guaranteed performance to 0.012% differential nonlinearity over the full commercial oper- ating temperature range. High compliance and low drift characteristics (as low as 10 ppm/C) are also features of the DAC312 along with an ex- The DAC312 combines a 9-bit master D/A converter with a cellent power supply rejection ratio of .001% FS/%V. Oper- 3-bit (MSBs) segment generator to form an accurate 12-bit D/A ating over a power supply range of +5/11 V to 18 V the converter at low cost. This technique guarantees a very uniform device consumes 225 mW at the lower supply voltages with an step size (up to 1/2 LSB from the ideal), monotonicity to absolute maximum dissipation of 375 mW at the higher supply 12-bits and integral nonlinearity to 0.05% at its differential cur- levels. rent outputs. In order to provide the same performance with a 12-bit R-2R ladder design, an integral nonlinearity over tem- With their guaranteed specifications, single chip reliability and perature of 1/2 LSB (0.012%) would be required. low cost, the DAC312 device makes excellent building blocks for A/D converters, data acquisition systems, video display driv- The 250 ns settling time with low glitch energy and low power ers, programmable test equipment and other applications where consumption are achieved by careful attention to the circuit de- low power consumption and complete input/output versatility sign and stringent process controls. Direct interface with all are required. popular logic families is achieved through the logic threshold terminal. FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM REV. C Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and Analog Devices, Inc., 1996 reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Tel: 617/329-4700 Fax: 617/326-8703DAC312* PRODUCT PAGE QUICK LINKS Last Content Update: 02/23/2017 COMPARABLE PARTS DESIGN RESOURCES View a parametric search of comparable parts. DAC312 Material Declaration PCN-PDN Information DOCUMENTATION Quality And Reliability Application Notes Symbols and Footprints AN-348: Avoiding Passive-Component Pitfalls DISCUSSIONS Data Sheet DAC312: 12-Bit High Speed Multiplying D/A Converter View all DAC312 EngineerZone Discussions. Data Sheet SAMPLE AND BUY REFERENCE MATERIALS Visit the product page to see pricing options. Solutions Bulletins & Brochures Digital to Analog Converters ICs Solutions Bulletin TECHNICAL SUPPORT Submit a technical question or find your regional support number. DOCUMENT FEEDBACK Submit feedback for this data sheet. This page is dynamically generated by Analog Devices, Inc., and inserted into this data sheet. A dynamic change to the content on this page will not trigger a change to either the revision number or the content of the product data sheet. This dynamic page may be frequently modified.